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      08-27-2010, 09:42 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by RichReg View Post
So....if I'm understanding this correctly...the N55 is more accurately rated @ 300hp, while the N54 was UNDERRATED. If that's correct, wouldn't this make N55 equipped cars a tad slower than their N54 counterparts?
Good observation, although I could imagine the difference to be seriously small. On the other hand, the N55 fuel economy should certainly make up for it.
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